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holder

[hohl-der] / ˈhoʊl dər /


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“It’s lowkey a free concert,” says pass holder Juanita Jones, a San Diego resident who was wearing a custom graphic tee with her and Soulja Boy’s faces imprinted on it.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 21, 2026

The possession permits are valid for the lifetime of the holder.

From BBC Aug. 16, 2026

Ten of the 11 people arrested on Wednesday were naturalized US citizens originally from China while the other was a green card holder.

From Barron's Aug. 12, 2026

British record holder Asher-Smith, competing 10 years after winning her first European gold, lined up in Birmingham as the defending champion - but the 30-year-old could not force her way into medal contention.

From BBC Aug. 10, 2026

While he was waiting for the anesthetic to numb his finger, he did more digging and found a sterile package with a curved needle and thread, a needle holder, and forceps.

From "Bone Gap" by Laura Ruby

The 40-year-old woman, Kira Korolev, and her 62-year-old husband Igor -- both holders of Russian passports -- had lived in Australia for more than 10 years and had obtained citizenship, the authorities said.

From Barron's Aug. 21, 2026

After leaving ESPN, Rasmussen continued to serve as a consultant to sports rights holders and media companies and also maintained his own start-up ventures in sports.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 19, 2026

Treasury Department reported on Monday that nearly all major foreign holders of U.S. debt reduced their holdings in June.

From MarketWatch Aug. 18, 2026

Moorings Park Communities, a luxury senior-living development in Naples, lost seven TPS holders whose work authorizations recently expired, said Chief Executive Daniel Lavender.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 17, 2026

The current holders had the obligations of contracts on their side, and such obligations must be observed.

From "Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation" by Joseph J. Ellis




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